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How do you manage catheter-associated, upper extremity superficial venous thrombosis?

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Do you anticoagulate for catheter-associated, upper extremity superficial venous thrombosis?

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Hematology · Oregon Health & Science University
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I manage catheter-associated upper extremity superficial venous thrombosis (SVT) conservatively with arm elevation, warm compresses, NSAIDs, and topical creams containing NSAIDs. Upper extremity SVT is primarily caused by indwelling intravenous catheters, so I do strongly recommend catheter removal ...

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